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Cozy up with this One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup! It's healthy, hearty, and so full of flavor! Bonus: only ONE DISH and 5 minutes of prep necessary! showmetheyummy.com #soup #healthy
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One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup

Cozy up with this One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup! It's healthy, hearty, and so full of flavor! Bonus: only ONE DISH and 5 minutes of prep necessary!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken breast, healthy, One Pot
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 302kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless FROZEN chicken breasts
  • 1 cup dry brown rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne more or less to taste - we like spicy and did 1 teaspoon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
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Instructions

  • Stir everything together in a large stockpot.
  • Bring to a boil with the lid on.
  • Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes with lid on or until the chicken and rice are fully cooked.
  • Stir regularly so the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • After the 25-30 minutes from the chicken from pot, shred, and place back into soup.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Serve hot with fresh cilantro, sour cream, red onion, tortilla chips, or your desired toppings!
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Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 25.7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3.7mg